New YorkIstanbulFlight TimeJFK–IST
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The flight from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) takes 8h 49m on average, covering about 5,258 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 8h 36m and the slowest 9h 9m, with Turkish Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h 49m | 5,258 mi | 8h 36m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for JFK to IST
Our current provider sample includes 3-4/day from JFK to IST across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 00:25
- Last departure
- 19:55
- Cadence
- 7 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 00:25 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-07 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from JFK to IST?
The JFK to IST flight takes 8h 49m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is JFK from IST?
JFK to IST is about 5,258 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from JFK to IST?
Turkish Airlines flies the JFK to IST route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from JFK to IST?
Aircraft observed on JFK to IST include Boeing 777-300ER.